Video games. Hoverboards. Cell phones. These are the things kids are interested in —reading books falls somewhere between doing homework and helping mom with dinner. But it doesn’t have to be this way ...

What if listening to music, reading your favorite book, or knitting could be just as beneficial for your longevity as ...

Families from across Laurel County gathered at Whitley Branch Veterans Park on May 29 for the annual Storybook Walk, a free community event designated to encourage literacy, outdoor activity ...

The library offers events and resources to make reading fun. Reading for fun helps the brain to develop in young readers, setting them up for success later in life. Early childhood learning is a ...

College of Education and Human Development experts share literacy activities and guidance for caregivers while school’s out for the summer As summer comes to an end, some parents and caregivers may ...

The love of reading is one of the greatest gifts an adult can give to a child. Pragmatically, reading proficiently helps with school work. But it also widens children’s horizons. It can help readers ...

Reading for pleasure helps kids in a number of ways. Girl Image via www.shutterstock.com However, with the current focus on tests and scores even at pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade levels, the ...